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THIS WEEK ON A 4:30 MOVIE BONUS EPISODE, IT'S "MORE MOVIES WE'RE THANKFUL FOR III," as we curate an all-new fantasy theme week of movies we love and are thankful for. So get stuffed with some amazing films for this Thanksgiving holiday and enjoy our third annual Movies We're Thankful For Week on an all-new 4:30 Movie podcast.   The 4:30 Movie podcast features MARK A. ALTMAN (writer/producer, PANDO...

THIS WEEK ON A 4:30 MOVIE BONUS EPISODE, IT'S A 4:30 MOVIE SPECIAL REPORT ON "THE DEATH OF MOVIES" and the lasting damage the pandemic will do to moviegoing in theaters. We also ponder whether streaming will supplant the experience of seeing films in theaters as we contemplate the future of the big screen experience with the recent announcement WONDER WOMAN 1984 will debut on HBO Max this Christma...

THIS WEEK ON A 4:30 MOVIE BONUS EPISODE, IT'S "CRITERION COLLECTION WEEK," as we curate an all-new fantasy theme week of amazing movies from The Criterion Collection, the gold standard of movies on home video. From laserdiscs to DVD and Blu-Ray, Criterion has always been indispensible for true cinephiles and we'll help you program the ultimate week on an all-new 4:30 Movie podcast.   The 4:30 Movi...

THIS WEEK ON A 4:30 MOVIE BONUS EPISODE, IT'S "SEAN CONNERY WEEK," as we curate an all-new fantasy theme week of movies paying tribute to the late, great SEAN CONNERY.    The 4:30 Movie podcast features MARK A. ALTMAN (showrunner, CW'S PANDORA, THE LIBRARIANS), STEVEN MELCHING (writer, THE CLONE WARS, REBELS), ASHLEY E. MILLER (writer; THOR, X-MEN: FIRST CLASS) and DAREN DOCHTERMAN (concept design...

THIS WEEK ON A 4:30 MOVIE BONUS EPISODE, IT'S "FATHER'S DAY WEEK," as we curate an all-new fantasy theme week of movies our fathers' love in celebration of Father's Day. And no, Terry O'Quinn in "The Stepfather" is not among them... even if it's pretty awesome.  The 4:30 Movie podcast features MARK A. ALTMAN (writer/producer, CW'S PANDORA, THE LIBRARIANS), STEVEN MELCHING (writer, THE CLONE WARS,...

THIS WEEK ON A 4:30 MOVIE BONUS EPISODE, IT'S "MOTHER'S DAY WEEK," as we curate an all-new fantasy theme week of movies our mothers' love in celebration of Mother's Day.  The 4:30 Movie podcast features MARK A. ALTMAN (writer/producer, CW'S PANDORA, THE LIBRARIANS), STEVEN MELCHING (writer, THE CLONE WARS, REBELS), ASHLEY E. MILLER (writer; THOR, X-MEN: FIRST CLASS) and DAREN DOCHTERMAN (concept d...

A VERY SPECIAL TRIBUTE EPISODE TO CHRIS WINTER. THIS WEEK ON A 4:30 MOVIE BONUS EPISODE, IT'S "ADVENTURE HAS A NEW NAME WEEK," as we curate an all-new fantasy theme week of classic adventure movies in tribute to our sound mixer, the great Chris Winter who passed away earlier this month. This one's for you, Chris! You will be missed.  The 4:30 Movie podcast features MARK A. ALTMAN (writer/producer,...

WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD! THIS WEEK ON THE 4:30 MOVIE, IT'S "SPOILER ALERT WEEK" as we curate a fantasy theme week of classic movies with shocking endings. Just a warning, if you think you may not have seen some of these movies, don't listen unless you want to have some classic movies spoiled. We will be posting the films picked this week on the Electric Surge Facebook page if you want to check bef...

THIS WEEK ON THE 4:30 MOVIE, IT'S "COEN BROTHERS WEEK" as we curate a fantasy theme week of classic movies from the brothers grimm, Joel and Ethan Coen. Featuring MARK A. ALTMAN (writer/producer, CW'S PANDORA, THE LIBRARIANS), STEVEN MELCHING (writer, THE CLONE WARS, REBELS), ASHLEY E. MILLER (writer; THOR, X-MEN: FIRST CLASS) and DAREN DOCHTERMAN (concept designer; WESTWORLD, MASTER & COMMANDER)....

THIS WEEK ON THE 4:30 MOVIE, IT'S "SPOOFS WEEK" as we curate a fantasy theme week of movie spoofs just in time for #AprilFools Day Featuring MARK A. ALTMAN (writer/producer, CW'S PANDORA, THE LIBRARIANS), STEVEN MELCHING (writer, THE CLONE WARS, REBELS), ASHLEY E. MILLER (writer; THOR, X-MEN: FIRST CLASS) and DAREN DOCHTERMAN (concept designer; WESTWORLD, MASTER & COMMANDER).   Follow us on Twitte...

THIS WEEK ON THE 4:30 MOVIE, IT'S "ANIMATION WEEK" as we curate a fantasy theme week of animated films. Featuring MARK A. ALTMAN (writer/producer, CW'S PANDORA, THE LIBRARIANS), STEVEN MELCHING (writer, THE CLONE WARS, REBELS), ASHLEY E. MILLER (writer; THOR, X-MEN: FIRST CLASS) and DAREN DOCHTERMAN (concept designer; WESTWORLD, MASTER & COMMANDER).   Follow us on Twitter at @430moviepodcast and o...

THIS WEEK ON THE 4:30 MOVIE, IT'S "I READ YOUR BOOK, YOU MAGNIFICENT BASTARD WEEK" as we curate a fantasy theme week of movies adapted from novels and more. Featuring MARK A. ALTMAN (writer/producer, CW'S PANDORA, THE LIBRARIANS), STEVEN MELCHING (writer, THE CLONE WARS, REBELS), ASHLEY E. MILLER (writer; THOR, X-MEN: FIRST CLASS) and DAREN DOCHTERMAN (concept designer; WESTWORLD, MASTER & COMMAND...

THIS WEEK ON THE 4:30 MOVIE, IT'S "BEST FILMS OF THE MILLENNIUM WEEK" as we curate a fantasy theme week of the best movies of the 2000's. Celebrate two decades of amazing films with your favorite 4:30 Movie hosts as they go Y2-Yay! Featuring MARk A. ALTMAN (writer/producer, PANDORA, THE LIBRARIANS), STEVEN MELCHING (writer, THE CLONE WARS, REBELS), ASHLEY E. MILLER (writer; THOR, X-MEN: FIRST CLAS...

THIS WEEK ON THE 4:30 MOVIE, IT'S "SIX DEGREES OF 007" as we curate a fantasy theme week of great movies featuring actors who played James Bond to honor the upcoming release of NO TIME TO DIE, the 25th James Bond movie, as well as the release of Mark Altman's new oral history of James Bond, NOBODY DOES IT BETTER. Join our double-o's MARk A. ALTMAN (writer/producer, PANDORA, THE LIBRARIANS), STEVEN...

THIS WEEK ON THE 4:30 MOVIE, IT'S "THE FINAL FRONTIER WEEK" as your favorite 4:30 Movie Hosts curate a week of out-of-this-world movies set in space. Join co-hosts MARK A. ALTMAN (author, Nobody Does it Better, The Fifty-Year Mission, writer/producer: Agent X, The Librarians), ASHLEY E. MILLER (writer; X-Men: First Class; writer/producer Lore, Black Sails, Fringe), STEVEN MELCHING (writer; The Clo...

THIS WEEK ON THE 4:30 MOVIE, IT'S "SEQUELS WEEK" as we explore a week full of sequel excitement as we look at movies that may have one-upped their predecessors. Join co-hosts MARK A. ALTMAN (author, Nobody Does it Better, The Fifty-Year Mission, writer/producer: Agent X, The Librarians), ASHLEY E. MILLER (writer; X-Men: First Class; writer/producer Lore, Black Sails, Fringe), STEVEN MELCHING (writ...

THIS WEEK ON THE 4:30 MOVIE, IT'S "NOIR WEEK" as we step into the shadows and explore the darkness of one of our favorite genres. Join co-hosts MARK A. ALTMAN (showrunner; Pandora, writer/producer: Agent X, The Librarians), ASHLEY E. MILLER (writer; X-Men: First Class; writer/producer Lore, Black Sails, Fringe), STEVEN MELCHING (writer; The Clone Wars, Where In the World Is Carmen Sandiego?) and D...

THIS WEEK ON THE 4:30 MOVIE, IT'S "COPS & ROBBERS WEEK" on another arresting week of 4:30 Movie clcassics. Join co-hosts MARK A. ALTMAN (showrunner; Pandora, writer/producer: Agent X, The Librarians), ASHLEY E. MILLER (writer; X-Men: First Class; writer/producer Lore, Black Sails, Fringe), STEVEN MELCHING (writer; The Clone Wars, Where In the World Is Carmen Sandiego?) and DAREN DOCHTERMAN (concep...

THIS WEEK ON THE 4:30 MOVIE, IT'S "QUENTIN TARANTINO" as we celebrate the ouvere of this remarkable and gregarious auteur. Get ready as we countdown to Oscar glory on the QT and very hush-hush. Join co-hosts MARK A. ALTMAN (showrunner; Pandora, writer/producer: Agent X, The Librarians), ASHLEY E. MILLER (writer; X-Men: First Class; writer/producer Lore, Black Sails, Fringe), STEVEN MELCHING (write...

THIS WEEK ON THE 4:30 MOVIE, IT'S "STOP THE PRESSES WEEK" as we celebrate great moveis about journalism, eporters and grammar. Join co-hosts MARK A. ALTMAN (writer/producer: Agent X, The Librarians), ASHLEY E. MILLER (writer; X-Men: First Class), STEVEN MELCHING (writer; The Clone Wars, Where In the World Is Carmen Sandiego?) and DAREN DOCHTERMAN (concept designer; Westworld, Real Steel, Riddick)....

THIS WEEK ON THE 4:30 MOVIE, YOUR MISSION, IF YOU CHOOSE TO ACCEPT IT, IT'S "CLOAK & DAGGER WEEK." Nobody does it better as we celebrate a week of movies featuring espionage, spies and all around sleuthing and skulduggery (not Ashley Miller's favorite movie). Join co-hosts MARK A. ALTMAN (writer/producer: Agent X, The Librarians), ASHLEY E. MILLER (writer; X-Men: First Class), STEVEN MELCHING (wri...

THIS WEEK ON THE 4:30 MOVIE, IT'S "AS SEEN ON TV WEEK" as we celebrate a week of movies based on classic (and not so classic) televsion series. Join co-hosts MARK A. ALTMAN (showrunner/executive producer; The CW's Pandora), ASHLEY E. MILLER (writer/producer; Lore, Fringe, Black Sails), STEVEN MELCHING (writer; The Clone Wars, Where In the World Is Carmen Sandiego?) and DAREN DOCHTERMAN (concept de...

Ho-ho-ho, it's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas as our 4:30 CHANNEL hosts celebrate the holidays with SECRET SANTA WEEK in which they gift each other with great movies all week long. Join MARK A. ALTMAN (writer/producer; Pandora, The Librarians, Agent X), STEVEN MELCHING (writer; The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels), ASHLEY E. MILLER (writer/producer: Lore, Fringe, Black Sails) and DAREN DOCHTE...

IT'S TIME TO CELEBRATE THE LOVE as we finally bring you "STAR WARS WEEK." It's a crazy and unexpected week of Force-ful picks from our 4:30 Movie hosts including Dark Lord of the Sith MARK A. ALTMAN (writer/producer; PANDORA, THE LIBRARIANS), Jedi Master STEVE MELCHING (writer: THE CLONE WARS, STAR WARS REBELS), Bounty Hunter ASHLEY E. MILLER (writer; THOR, X-MEN: FIRST CLASS) and Rebel Pilot DARE...

THIS WEEK ON THE 4:30 MOVIE, IT'S "MICHAEL CAINE WEEK" (a/k/a CAINE IS ABLE WEEK) as we celebrate the legendary Michael Caine as we curate a week filled with classic Caine greatness. Join co-hosts MARK A. ALTMAN (showrunner/executive producer; Pandora), ASHLEY E. MILLER (writer/producer; Lore, Fringe, Black Sails), STEVEN MELCHING (writer; The Clone Wars, Where In the World Is Carmen Sandiego?) an...